Jerry Cantrell on I Want Blood, Working with Duff McKagan, and the Alice in Chains Songs He Doesn’t Play

To mark the release of his latest solo record, I Want Blood, Jerry Cantrell joins Kyle Meredith for a discussion on the nuances of balancing legacy and innovation within a long, storied career. Listen to their conversation.Cantrell, who’s best known as the driving force behind Alice in Chains, opens up about the creative process behind his newest album and how the pressure to deliver something fresh remains ever-present, even after decades of success.As Cantrell explains, the solo label can be a bit misleading, as he's anything but alone on I Want Blood. With long-time collaborators like Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica) joining him on the record, the spirit of collaboration runs deep: “You might be the captain, but you need a crew to sail the ship.”Then,Cantrell reflects on maintaining creative momentum in the later stages of his career. He points to other veteran bands still going strong, including Pearl Jam.Listen to Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy